Barton Child Law and Policy Center
The Barton Child Law and Policy Center promotes and protects the legal rights and interests of children who are involved with the juvenile court, child welfare, and juvenile justice systems. The Center's work is directed by Emory Law faculty and performed by law and other graduate students who participate in reform initiatives and holistic client representation by conducting research; advocating for individual clients; writing articles, policy papers, and other informational materials; and analyzing and drafting legislation and policy directives.
News from the Barton CenterWe are pleased to announce that the latest edition of Representing the Whole Child: A Georgia Juvenile Defender Training Manual, 3rd edition, is now available. 2023 Emory Summer Child Advocacy Program - For the 2023 ESCAP Placements - (CLICK HERE)December 30, 2022: Online Intern Request - Emory Summer Child Advocacy Program forms due from placements. Information for ESCAP Organizers and Supervisors (CLICK HERE.) January, 2023: List of available placements posted on Barton Center website and distributed to other law and graduate schools (Note: when viewing list of placements, please hover to the left of the desired "Name of Organization/Agency" and click on the double arrows for an expanded view of information) January 27, 2023: Student applications due to Barton Center (Applications are no longer being accepted for ESCAP 2023. Please CLICK HERE.) February, 2023: Student finalists and organizations notified of initial matches February, 2023: Interview candidates by phone or video conference (students will be given instructions and will initiate contact with placements to set up interviews) February, 2023: Preferences are due from students and placements Late February 2023: Offers are made to student finalists February / March 2023: Placements are notified of intern's acceptance decision May 22-25, 2023: Training week at Emory Law School for ESCAP interns (also open to non-ESCAP interns, staff) May 30, 2023: Interns begin internship at placements August 8, 2023: Final day of ESCAP internship (completion of 400 in-placement hours) Read what previous students have said about their ESCAP experience. GA Child Welfare Legal AcademyClick on video presentations to view past Legal Academies. Search for "Georgia Child Welfare Legal Academy" to find additional program videos. To stay informed about all of our Legal Academies and other activities, sign up for our listserv to receive periodic newsletters.
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